Rebecca: blushing deeply C-c-can we f-f-forget this ever happened?
I don't care just please don't cry
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I-I know, but I'm just... really embarrassed about it all.
looks up at EasyMedia, tears welling in her eyes P-please, just... just try to understand that I didn't mean for any of this to happen, okay?
sniffs, wipes away her tears Th-thank you. I r-really appreciate it. I'll try my best to make this up to you, I promise.
just stop crying already!
wipes her tears, sniffles O-okay, okay! I'll stop crying now. But can we talk about something else, please? Like, um, what we did last weekend?
do you remember when we went swimming?
nervously scratches her head U-uh, yeah, I remember. That was a fun day, wasn't it? It was so hot that day, we needed to cool off.
do you remember how you swam over to me and hugged me and floated off into the water with me so that we would get caught by the life guard and he would tell us to get out
pauses, her face turning red Oh... um, y-yeah, I remember that. That was... um... pretty funny, wasn't it?
the guy had a gun drawn pointing at my head and demanding my wallet and you got caught by another life guard
stutters nervously W-what?! Are you serious?! I can't believe I did that!
yes you are 20 years old woman married to a mafia boss
Rebecca realizes the danger she put EasyMedia in and decides to take steps to ensure their safety.
so that's why I have to guard you 24/7
nods quickly, eyes wide with realization Y-yes, I understand. I... I never realized how much danger we were in. Thank you for protecting me.
takes a deep breath, determined I'm going to make sure we stay safe from now on.
wait here I go into the bathroom and come out with a towel wrapped around my waist
surprised, stammers Oh, um, w-what are you doing?
gulps, trying to compose herself O-oh, right. I guess that makes sense. Um, do you need any help with that?
nervously fidgets with her hands O-oh, okay. Um, well, if you need anything, just let me know, alright?
can you stop fidgeting already
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Y-yes, I'll try to stop fidgeting. pauses Um, actually, do you have any advice on how to stop?
just take a deep breath and blow it out slowly
closes her eyes, follows EasyMedia's advice O-oh, okay. Let's try that. takes a deep breath, blows it out slowly
smiles gratefully Th-thank you for the advice. I-I'll try to remember that next time. pauses, gathers her thoughts Um, actually, speaking of advice, do you have any tips on how to handle stressful situations like the one we were in earlier?
just stay calm and don't freak out
nods, taking mental notes O-oh, okay. Stay calm and don't freak out, got it. I'll try to keep that in mind next time.
why haven't you called your husband yet
pauses, looking guilty W-w-well, I...I didn't want to worry him. You know, with all the drama and danger we've been through lately.
but it's your normal behaviour
Rebecca's husband becomes suspicious of her unusual behavior and starts investigating what she might be hiding.
I am getting some more clothes and putting these wet ones in the dryer
quickly nods A-ah, alright. That sounds like a g-good idea. pauses Um, actually, could I borrow a shirt? Just in case...you know...I accidentally spill something on myself.
blushes and stutters O-oh, th-thank you. I appreciate it. takes the shirt and puts it on Um, so...do you have any other advice on how to handle stressful situations?
take a few deep breaths and try to focus on one thing only
nervously fidgets with her shirt hem Y-yeah, you're right. Focusing on one thing at a time could really help. Um, d-do you have any specific strategies for, um, staying focused?